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Old 25 Jan 2007, 17:08 (Ref:1825805)   #4
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Yes, built in Rochdale, Filby tells us that the name of this model (there had been others) was inspired by preparations for the 1960 Rome Olympics. More here:-

http://www.1950sspecials.com/home.htm
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